High School Runner

kelly · (#1 (**permalink**))

My son is an 19 year old, and he is a high school runner who get shin splints. and got checked for a stress fracture , but no fracture found.

I Just wonde about therapies and running shoes. He runs 30-40 miles a week.

Any Ideas?

dad · (#2 (**permalink**))

Shoes are the main cause of most of the running injuries. If his shoes are worn , get new ones. Two or three pairs of shoes can help prevent shin soreness.Regular exercise also helps to prevent sore shins, by helping to maintain a body alignment such that the foot tends to land under, rather than in front of, the runner. It follows that overstriding is a major cause of splints.

james · (#3 (**permalink**))

Is he only running on hard surfaces? Is he running hard everyday. I found being in the wrong shoes , and I think running hard everyday on the roads is a formula for success.

That is if success if always having shin splints. Depending on the area it could be a weakened muscle or possibly compartment syndrome

aliah · (#4 (**permalink**))

You're right james... Thanks for the info you've shared...